Events
Get a glimpse of some of the thousands of events that take place in New York City parks each year! Once you're finished, find an event suited to your interests and location in our Upcoming Events calendar.
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Washington's Evacuation Day Re-enactment
Van Cortlandt Park
Parks photographer Malcolm Pinckney documents the Van Cortlandt House Museum's commemoration of the 225th Anniversary of George...

Central Park
Parks' staff photographer Malcolm Pinckney brings us the sights of the finish line in Central Park of the ING NYC Marathon.

Central Park
In October 2008, the traveling international exhibition Mobile Art landed (figuratively speaking) in Rumsey Playfield in...

Father Duffy Square
Parks' photographer Malcolm Pinckney traveled to Father Duffy Square in the heart of the city, Times Square, to document the...

Commissioner Benepe joined lead singer Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders and 101.9 RXP morning host Matt Pinfield at a concert...

Carver Playground Ribbon Cutting
Carver Playground
This Brooklyn playground, named in honor of George Washington Carver, famed African-American educator and agricultural...

Riverside Park South Ribbon Cutting
Riverside Park South
Standing before a historic New York Central steam locomotive, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined City...

Four Ribbon Cuttings in One Day
During most summer days, Parks cuts a ribbon on a recently completed improvement project. Sometimes, two ribbons are cut in a...

Central Park
The folk rock legends took to Central Park SummerStage for a benefit concert in Summer 2008, and Parks photographer Malcolm...

Treetures Arbor Day MillionTreesNYC Tree Planting
Parks Commissioner Benepe joined Treetures Environmental Education Program, Trees New York, Friends of Greenwich Street, third...

Fraser Square
On November 2, 2007, NYC Parks cut the ribbon on $740,000 in improvements to Brooklyn's Fraser Square. This former barren...

Fort Tryon Park
Photos from the annual festival that brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages to Fort Tryon Park.

Ciccarone Park
On August 23, 2007, NYC Parks cut the ribbon on $2.7 million in improvements to Ciccarone Playground in the Belmont...

Van Cortlandt Park
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and children from Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and St. James Recreation...


